19/03/2026
Ryan has family in the village. Please contact the police if you have any information that may help find him.
One month on – a renewed appeal to locate missing soldier Ryan👇
This weekend marks one month since Ryan Rudd, 28, did not return to his barracks after a night out in Selby. Ryan was out with friends in the town centre before he went missing in the early hours of the following morning Sunday 15 February 2026. He was reported missing to North Yorkshire Police on Sunday 1 March 2026.
The last confirmed sighting of Ryan was at 02.54am on Sunday 15 February 2026 walking past the Old Flour Factory towards New Millgate. Ryan is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall, of slim build with dark brown hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a black t-shirt, blue hooded top and black trousers.
Since the original report officers have carried out detailed enquiries including CCTV trawls from across the area as well as door-to-door enquiries. Specialist teams have searched key locations on both land and water using equipment such as police drones to scour hard‑to‑reach areas.
Ryan’s Mum Kerstin and Dad Ken have today released a new image of Ryan along with this statement: “As a family, we are devastated and struggling to put into words how we feel.
“We would ask anyone who has even the smallest piece of information that could help bring Ryan home to please contact the police. We are desperate to have him back.”
Inspector Ciaran Conlon from North Yorkshire Police said: “This is an extremely difficult time for Ryan’s family, and they are currently receiving support from specialist officers.
“As with any investigation, we remain open minded and will continue to explore all lines of enquiry, but we must accept the possibility that Ryan has entered the River Ouse.
“If you do have any information which can help with the search then please call us 101. Any immediate sightings should be reported to 999.”